PRIVACY STATEMENT
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What do we do with your information?
Arkline Healthtech Private Limited (“Arkline Healthtech Private Limited,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors who interact with our journals and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Contact number
- Institutional affiliation
- ORCID ID (if provided)
- Billing and payment information
Manuscript and Publication Data
- Manuscript submissions
- Review comments
- Editorial decisions
- Publication history
Technical & Usage Data
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Access time and pages visited
- Cookies and tracking data (if applicable)
How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for purposes including, but not limited to:
- Processing and managing manuscript submissions
- Facilitating peer-review and editorial workflows
- Communicating publication updates
- Issuing invoices, receipts, and payment confirmations
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties.
Sharing of Information
We may share your information only under the following circumstances:
Editorial & Publication Process
Your name, affiliation, and manuscript details may be shared with:
- Editors
- Reviewers
- Editorial staff
Service Providers
Trusted third-party providers assisting with:
- Payment processing
- Hosting and IT infrastructure
- Indexing and archiving services
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to:
- Comply with applicable laws
- Respond to legal requests
- Protect Arkline Healthtech Private Limited rights or safety.
Data Storage & Security
We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration or disclosure. Your data is stored on secure servers and only authorized personnel have access to it.
However, no online platform can guarantee complete security and users submit information at their own risk.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tools to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but certain features may not function properly.
Data Retention
We retain personal and publication-related data for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill manuscript processing
- Maintain publication records
- Meet legal and operational requirements
Published articles and associated metadata may remain permanently online for archival and academic purposes.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may request:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccuracies
- Deletion of certain data
- Restriction of processing
- Withdrawal of consent (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact contact@arklinehealthtech.com.
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside India, your information may be transferred to and processed on servers located in India or other countries. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. Arkline Healthtech Private Limited is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites.
Policy Updates
Arkline Healthtech Private Limited may update this Privacy Policy to reflect operational or legal changes. Updated versions will be posted on our website with the “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Arkline Healthtech Private Limited
Email: contact@arklinehealthtech.com
Address: 6-235/1, Ravindra Nagar, Old Dairy Farm, Arilova, Visakhapatnam (Urban), Visakhapatnam – 530040, Andhra Pradesh, India